Science Café explores acrobatics of jumping frogs
Gary Gillis of Mount Holyoke College will present “Brace for Impact,” exploring the acrobatics of jumping frogs and how they, like gymnasts, coordinate their muscles to effectively prepare for landings, at a Science Café on Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at Esselon Café in Hadley.
Gillis uses biomechanics and neuromuscular analysis to understand how animals are able to control their movements during rapid deceleration.
Light snacks will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase. All Science Café events are free and designed for a public audience.
The Science Café series is organized by graduate students in the Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (OEB) Program, and is supported by the Society for the Study of Evolution, the Massachusetts Academy of Sciences, OEB and the UMass Natural History Collections. Organizers strive to bring engaging conversations about science to broad audiences by hosting Science Café events throughout the year.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
